DC Retentions 2026: Confirmed Retained and Released Players List – Full Delhi Capitals Squad Update
The IPL 2026 retention window is now officially closed, and Delhi Capitals have revealed a bold, refreshed core for the upcoming season. After a mixed 2025 campaign—where DC won five of their first seven matches but slipped to fifth after managing only two victories in the final phase the franchise has opted for a strategic reset heading into the IPL 2026 auction.
Staying fully aligned with team-wise IPL 2026 retention rules, DC chose to build around a stronger, deeper Indian core while keeping a select group of overseas match-winners. In total, Delhi Capitals retained 17 players, including three overseas names, spending ₹103.20 crore and entering the auction with ₹21.80 crore remaining.
This article gives you a complete, editorial-style breakdown of the DC Retained Players IPL 2026, the DC Released Players IPL 2026, and the reasoning behind each key decision.
Delhi Capitals Retained Players 2026 – Full DC IPL 2026 Squad List
Below is the official IPL 2026 DC retention list-
| Player Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Axar Patel (C) | All-Rounder |
| KL Rahul | WK–Batter |
| Abhishek Porel | WK–Batter |
| Kuldeep Yadav | Bowler (Spinner) |
| Mitchell Starc | Bowler (Pacer) |
| Sameer Rizvi | Batter |
| Ashutosh Sharma | Batter |
| Vipraj Nigam | All-Rounder |
| Ajay Mandal | All-Rounder |
| Ashutosh Sharma | Batter |
| Dushmantha Chameera | Bowler (Pacer) |
| Karun Nair | Batter |
| Madhav Tiwari | Batter |
| Mukesh Kumar | Bowler (Pacer) |
| Nitish Rana | Batter |
| T. Natarajan | Bowler (Pacer) |
| Tripurana Vijay | Bowler |
| Tristan Stubbs | WK–Batter |
DC have clearly focused on retaining a balanced, multi-dimensional squad that blends experience, youth, and strong Indian depth, a crucial approach under the IPL 2026 team retention rules.
Delhi Capitals Released Players 2026 – Full Official List
Here are the DC Released Players before the IPL 2026 auction:
- Donovan Ferreira (SA – traded to RR ₹1 Cr.)
- Faf du Plessis (SA)
- Jake Fraser-McGurk (AUS)
- Sediqullah Atal (AFG)
- Manvanth Kumar
- Mohit Sharma
- Darshan Nalkande
This set of departures gives DC room to rebuild and re-balance key positions during the auction.
FAQs on DC Retentions & Released 2026
- Which players were retained by DC before the IPL 2026 auction?
DC retained 17 players including Axar Patel, KL Rahul, Kuldeep Yadav, Mitchell Starc, Tristan Stubbs, Abhishek Porel, Sameer Rizvi, and others. - Who are the Delhi Capitals released players in IPL 2026?
DC released Donovan Ferreira, Faf du Plessis, Jake Fraser-McGurk, Sediqullah Atal, Manvanth Kumar, Mohit Sharma, and Darshan Nalkande. - What is DC’s remaining purse for the IPL 2026 auction?
Delhi Capitals enter the auction with ₹21.80 crore. - Did DC retain a balanced squad for IPL 2026?
Yes. DC retained a mix of experienced internationals and young Indian talents, strengthening batting, pace, and spin depth. - Will Axar Patel continue as the Delhi Capitals captain in IPL 2026?
Yes. DC have backed Axar Patel as captain, trusting his all-round ability and leadership growth.
The IPL 2026 DC Retention List reflects a franchise that has clearly learned from the past. With a stable core of 17 players, leadership continuity, experienced match-winners, and a talented pool of youngsters, the Delhi Capitals IPL 2026 squad looks sharper, stronger, and more balanced than last season.
If the auction goes well, DC have every ingredient to emerge as genuine contenders for the IPL 2026 title.
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